Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Tarpon Springs

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Tarpon Springs with a clear kayak tour. Explore the bayous, spot manatees, dolphins, and birds, and learn about the local history and Greek culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anclote River - Paddle across the Anclote River to explore a mangrove island teeming with diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for various birds, crabs, and possibly even a dolphin! Learn about the Sponge Docks and the history of sponging in Tarpon Springs. With some luck, you might spot a sponge boat on the Anclote River! Wildlife sightings are…
What's Included
  • Dry Bags: Keep your personal belongings dry with our complimentary dry bags.
  • Essential Gear Provided: Kayaks, paddles, seats, life jackets, and whistles included.
Additional Information

Manatee Season Alert: Cooler weather increases the likelihood of seeing manatees!
Embark on an adventure through Tarpon Springs in a completely transparent kayak! Begin your excursion by paddling along the scenic Anclote River. During your journey, you’ll discover the intriguing history of Tarpon Springs’ renowned Sponge Docks and the area’s lively…

Location
Belle Harbour Marina
Anclote Road
We launch from Belle Harbour Marina located at 307 Anclote Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Please park in the Belle Harbour Marina parking lot. Walk through the main entrance and continue straight until you reach the water. Then, make a right and look for the floating dock with the clear kayaks!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Martyl2017
Feb 3, 2026
Manatees! - Awesome experience! Our guide Jessie was a wealth of knowledge. There is lots of wildlife, and, of course, manatees. Highly recommend!
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Passport13581826502
Feb 3, 2026
Awesome for those who want a close look at manatees - Had a great time watching manatees. It was a vary easy paddle out. A little rough coming back fighting a current and wind. It was also a little cold but it was totally worth it.
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Tour748692
Jan 28, 2026
Great kayaking trip in Tarpon Springs - Spring was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and professional. Patient with the less experienced kayakers. Saw many manatees, very worth the trip.
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Kbn8888
Jan 28, 2026
Locals get a fabulous tourist experience - The multitude of manatees we had close up experiences with made the cold weather worth it. Excellence, informative, and friendly guide.
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828kaylync
Jan 28, 2026
Great family experience! - This is a great family activity for those with older kids who are able to help with paddling a kayak. We were fortunate enough to be on the tour when it was colder and a considerable number of manatees had congregated in the spring at Craig Park. It was a great experience, our teenage and young adult sons really enjoyed it. Our guide, Spring, was super friendly and answered all our questions.
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Amandavm3605hd
Jan 25, 2026
Fun little trip through the channels to see the manatees - Had a great time on a small group tour with Alex. Very informative and fun. Got to see some dolphins in the channels and lots of manatees in the park! I'd recommend the early tour as the waters seem quieter. Location was easy to get to and you stay fairly close to departure/return time. I was a little disappointed to find we were just going to a public park where we could have seen the manatees from shore but they came so close to us (under the kayak!) and we wouldn't have seen the dolphins or gotten such neat and unknown (to us) environmental/wildlife facts from our guide!
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Emilysj8011dj
Jan 24, 2026
Alex is awesome - We had a great tour! Alex was full of super interesting facts and really cares for the environment and Florida wildlife. Thanks so much for a great tour!
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Sightsee13844309465
Jan 24, 2026
Fun Time with the Sea Cows - My partner and I did this tour and had a great time! Our guide, Alex, was very helpful and knowledgeable! Gave us a great overview of marine life in the area and especially the sea cows! It was about 30min of kayaking to get to the cove where the manatees were and we spent about 30 minutes there and saw a a TON of them. It was a really good season to go. Then we had a 30min kayak back. Overall, it was a fun time and had a fun experience. I would recommend to others if you like marine life and don't mind a little kayaking.
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Roam21459728040
Jan 24, 2026
Alex is great! - Great experience with Alex! He was very knowledgeable and was able to guide us through the Manatee area. Even with a bigger group, Alex made sure that the group stayed together.
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Mary
Jan 23, 2026
This tour did not disappoint!!! - Spring expertly guided us through mangroves, past historic homes and into the heart of the manatees in Craig Bayou Park. Her knowledge on these gentle sea cows and other wildlife we encountered was fun and informative. The manatees were up close and personal making this the highlight of our tour. Her background on Tarpon Springs rich history gave us a better feel for this cool town. To top it off, we had a beautiful weather day, calm waters and of course, an attentive guide. We highly recommend! Best, Tim and Mary
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